About us
Latinas opening space for other Latinas so that we can create equity by working hand in hand, building together.
Our Mission
Through an annual event, Latina Village is creating a space of inspiration and advocacy to elevate the voices of Latinas, developing and nurturing our leaders and increasing the number of successful Latina entrepreneurs and professionals who graduate from Colleges or/and university.
Founder
Rocío Durán
Entrepreneur, happiness coach, leadership developer, inventor and multicultural connector. A bilingual communitarian, she is passionate about connecting cultures and transforming lives.
Board of Directors
Rosy Aburto McDonough
Rosy Aburto McDonough has extensive experience as an independent business consultant in financial, strategy and business development, and procurement and certification state-wide. She comes to First Southwest Community Fund as the Executive Director. Under her current position she oversees all aspects of the operation, funding strategy, educational programs, and business development for the organization.
Her personal mission is to support and elevate Colorado’s small, minority, and disadvantaged businesses. She comes from the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (HCC) where she was the Executive Director.
Prior to the above-mentioned roles she served as the Director of the Minority Business Office of Colorado at the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). McDonough is credited for developing the statewide vision for OEDIT focused on supporting small minority- women- and veteran-owned businesses. Under her leadership, staff implements the strategic plan, continuously meeting and exceeding established annual performance measures, and impact goals.
Lucy Moncada
I came from Cali- Colombia to work with Alpine Bank from 2010, and I am Banking Officer Community Inclusion & Engagement, this means that I am responsible for supporting objectives regarding Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Efforts, Public Relations, Business Development, and Recruiting. Alpine Bank have giving me the opportunity to support our community in general through some nonprofit organizations from the Roaring Fork Valley through Denver, and Aurora area, and being volunteer through other of them.
I am a Social Worker and specially degree on Family and Couples Care in Special Situations, I graduated from the Universidad Del Valle in Cali-Colombia. The experience that I have been working with communities are more than 40 years.
Finally, I am a divorced woman and so proud mother of my son Jesse Daniel Monsalve Moncada. He graduated at the Colorado Mountain College from three degrees Theater Program, Business
Administration, and New Media Production. He lives in New York City from 2018 and work as at The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. I have family members here two sisters, and seven nephews, and two brothers in loves; I have my older brother James, two nieces, and two nephews in Cali- Colombia yet. I visit them each two years if it is possible. My mother, Gladys Arcila de M, was my strong support that I decided to come to USA, I lost her two and a half years ago. She was an awesome woman who was the best example person who inspired me ever; in her honor, I will continue doing the best for others ever. I live in Glenwood Springs and traveling frequently to work at the Front Range area. I feel a lot proud to work with Alpine Bank because this bank supports a lot our communities whatever we have any branch.
Organizing Committee
Vanessa Torchia
“Originally from Bogota, Colombia. Mother of 2 daughters, Isabella and Ariana. Degree in Accounting and Finance with experience in banking. She has lived in the United States for 15 years and currently works as Residential Real Estate Agent educating and advising clients during the process of buying and selling residential properties.
Vanessa has been an active member in her local community for the last 9 years and her focus is to help the homeless population, Christian organizations that support children’s activities, and Hispanic non-profits.
She is passionate about traveling, concerts, outdoor activities, exploring local businesses and supporting Latino entities.”
Xiomara Sánchez
Xiomara was born in Cali-Colombia, has lived in Denver for 19 years, is married and has 2 children, Kai, 8, and Kobi, 2. Xiomara is the President of the Foundation of Colombians in Colorado and is part of the committee that organizes the Colombian Festival.
She has a bachelor’s degree in marketing with a specialization in public relations, loves working with the community and divides her time between her family, community work and now her new project, Oh My! Empanada.